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Michael Graham

Michael Graham

Elliott and Kennedy seal Down Royal double

Fri 29th May 2015, 20:32

Jack Kennedy celebrates his double in Down RoyalJack Kennedy celebrates his double in Down Royal
© Photo Healy Racing

Trainer Gordon Elliott bagged a double at Down Royal when Mustadrik (10/3f) hacked up in the two and a half mile handicap hurdle under young jockey Jack Kennedy.

This was Kennedy's first double on the racetrack proper after being hugely successful in pony racing. He was on board Elliott's Eshtiaal (4/7f) in the preceding race.

Mustadrik, a four-year-old American-bred colt, tracked the leaders before making headway to lead at the third last. He moved clear of the pursuers at the penultimate hurdle and stayed on well to post a 17-length victory. Cousin Bill came in second at 7/1. He was three parts of a length in front of Lord Of Isenay (8/1 from a morning price of 16s). Gold Class completed the placings a neck away in fourth at 16/1.

On asked about race riding after a very successful grounding in pony racing, Jack Kennedy said: "I love it! Gordon has been very good to me. All the lads in the yard have been helping me."

Gordon Elliott added: "I won't be letting him ride for too many others!

"Mustadrik goes to Kilbeggan on Sunday with a mandatory penalty."

1st
10/3Fav
Tote €4.60 €1.60
2nd
17L
7/1
€1.50
3rd
0.75L
8/1
€2.90
4th
nk
16/1
€3.30
About Michael Graham
Michael has worked in horse racing journalism for more than 15 years, having also written a weekly betting column on Gaelic football and hurling for a newspaper. He is involved in writing the My Racing Story features on this website. He spent a year in South Africa completing a Diploma in Business Administration and also studied Newspaper Journalism in Belfast. He enjoys playing 5-a-side football on a regular basis.